Introduction Line & microphone audio receiver gateway The APG20MK2 is an audio receiver gateway converting databus transmitted audio signals to standard line and microphone level signals. The audio output of the APG20 can be fed to regular inputs on audio amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, mixers or many more.
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CAUTION - SERVICING This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing (unless you are qualified to do so.) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product conforms to all the essential requirements and further relevant specifications described in following directives: 2004/108/EC (EMC) and 2006/95/EC (LVD) WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Chapter 1 Connections and connectors CONNECTION STANDARDS The in- and output connections for AUDAC audio equipment are performed corresponding to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment. Cinch (RCA): For unbalanced line output connections Tip: Signal Sleeve: Ground White: Left...
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RJ45 Bus output (RS485): For connection to Remote Wall Mixers (Audio Input & Mixing) Pin 1 White-Orange Pin 2 Orange Pin 3 White-Green Pin 4 Blue RS485 A Pin 5 White-Blue RS485 B Pin 6 Green Pin 7 White-Brown Pin 8 Brown ATTENTION The twisted pair cabling must always be connected ‘straight’.
Chapter 2 Overview APG20 Front panel The front panel of the APG20 contains all outputs on which audio & data connections for bus transferred signals are made available. 1) Microphone output: The microphone signal (transferred by brown twisted pair) is balanced and made available on the XLR output connector on the left side.
Rear panel The rear panel of the APG20 contains the 24 Volts DC input connection, together with the RJ45 bus input connection whereto the twisted pair bus cabling has to be connected. 1) 24 Volts power connector: The 24 Volts power supply connection is implemented using a terminal block connection on the left side APG20 ‘s rear panel.
Chapter 3 Connections The APG20 allows the connection of two matching input modules and one or more digital control panels. To guarantee a proper functioning of the system, it is important that the connection requirements and limitations are always carefully followed. The required cabling specification is CAT5E (or better) UTP twisted pair cabling.
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CAT5E WLI / WMI 300 m Example 1: One input module connected Maximum cable length: 300 meter CAT5E 150 m Example 2: Two input modules connected Maximum cable length: 150 meter CAT5E ARJ03P 450 m 150 m Example 3: Two input modules with junction box + external PSU connected Maximum cable length: 600 meter (450 + 150)
Chapter 4 Technical specifications Audio / RS485 / 24V DC Bus Inputs Type Connectors RJ45 Microphone output Output Type Connectors Male XLR Level Switchable 0 dB / -40 dB Line output Type Connectors Dual RCA Level 0 dB RS485 data link output Type Connectors RJ45...
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